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This will be the thread for the Neoman Genocide Trial. Only evidence and judges' discussions should be posted here. Would the judges please decide how this should proceed?

First of all, I believe we should conduct a roll call. Will every member of this Court please acknowledge this message, so a list can be compiled of all those involved in this trial?

[We've moved have we?]

Oath of Office for Genocide Tribunal
Tribunal Member: Lady Justice Galdria

I, Lady Justice Catherine Galdria, swear before the Tribunal and the Xirnium Common Law to at all times and in all things discharge the duties of my office according to law, and to the best of my knowledge and ability without fear, favour or affection.

Lady Justice Galdria
on leave from the High Supreme Court of Xirnium

OOC: Xirnium you might want to wait for a second, since it's being hosted in my nation.

Our delegation will be represented by Ackerenian Attorney General Tricia P. Hevinway.


Thank you for this oppritunity to take part upon...this tribunal. I hope that you'll find me to be of great help, in figuring out what happend here. Thank You.

Before taking oaths, I believe New Sans should be given the opportunity to officially declare this court open, as he is hosting. BTW, Habardia will be represented by the Master Judge Sir Camden Salisbury.

[OCC: Just use the NS fluid-time to slip the oath in after you open the Tribunal]

It had been a busy day so far in The People’s Republic. Preparations had begun to host a criminal tribunal in the case of the “supposed” genocide in Neoma. The streets in the capital city were bustling. Crews were assigned to plant new trees, clean up the general area, and quietly remove any bums in the vicinity of the city. With this tribunal hopefully an influx of capital due to tourism could be expected to occur. Ironically the mood in the capital building was anything but tense. All that was expected from them was a few words and appearances compared to everything else.

High Councilman Mĕane was relaxing in his office. The oaken walls glistened with their new furnish. “It’s good to get something out of this,” he thought “I’d been meaning to get that damn wall painted for too long.” Of course he realized he had more important things to attend to, but what the hell one can not be too serious in life or you’ll never get out of it alive, or at least that’s what he told his staff.

Harold Yonk had just been called into the High Councilman’s office. He didn’t know what for but god damn the walls looked horrible. “You called me in here sir?” he asked, all the while attempting to avoid eye contact with the walls.

“Yes, it has come to our attention that no one has asked to host this tribunal, I believe it would be a boon to our nation if we grab that honor as soon as possible. I want it achieved before the day is done, do you understand me Harold?”

“Clear as crystal sir.” Harold replied wondering to himself why he even took the job of foreign minister.

Official Republic Communiqué
To: All nations involved in the Neoma matter

It has come to our attention as a member of this tribunal that it so far has been undecided upon where to host it. We would like to offer our services in regards to this matter, and would be able to if allowed host the tribunal in our capital city. We shall provide the security detail, but will allow a small party of personnel to accompany your delegates to ensure their safety. We sincerely hope that you will all take us up on this on our request so that we may bring this matter to resolution.

Sincerely,

Harold Yonk
Foreign Minister
The People’s Republic of New Sans

Official Republic Communiqué
To: All nations involved in the Neoma matter

It has come to our attention as a member of this tribunal that it so far has been undecided upon where to host it. We would like to offer our services in regards to this matter, and would be able to if allowed host the tribunal in our capital city. We shall provide the security detail, but will allow a small party of personnel to accompany your delegates to ensure their safety. We sincerely hope that you will all take us up on this on our request so that we may bring this matter to resolution.

Sincerely,

Harold Yonk
Foreign Minister
The People’s Republic of New Sans

From the desk of Patricia P. Hevinway:

We gratefully accept the terms, and would like to assign a Special Excalibur Force unit to help in the security detail. They would be at your disposal, and will obey common law and line of command in New Sans.

From the desk of Patricia P. Hevinway:

We gratefully accept the terms, and would like to assign a Special Excalibur Force unit to help in the security detail. They would be at your disposal, and will obey common law and line of command in New Sans.
Habardia offers two Knights of the Duke's Guard to assist in security related preparations and offers the colaboration of the Habardia Secret Service in all Intelligence-related matters.

Official Republic Communiqué
To: All nations involved in the Neoma matter

It has come to our attention as a member of this tribunal that it so far has been undecided upon where to host it. We would like to offer our services in regards to this matter, and would be able to if allowed host the tribunal in our capital city. We shall provide the security detail, but will allow a small party of personnel to accompany your delegates to ensure their safety. We sincerely hope that you will all take us up on this on our request so that we may bring this matter to resolution.

Sincerely,

Harold Yonk
Foreign Minister
The People’s Republic of New Sans

Official Confederacy of Economic Associates Response.

We have no objection to New Sans request to hold the trial seeing as the nation is a neutral nation with no involvment in the conflict. Also the Confederacy of Economic Associates will be sending own Senior Justice Ralph Raimes to serve on the Tribunal.

John Kirkland, Foreign Minister of the Confederacy of Economic Associates

The Isle of Skye's delegate is one William Avery. He will be arriving by courrier airdraft shortly.

-Lord Juris,
Isle of Skye

COMMUNIQUE TO ALL NATIONS INVOLVED

Rilloras will be represented by Field Marshal Terim. He will be accompanied by two bodyguards from the elite Imperial High-Guard. He will be arriving in New Sans shorty for the proceedings.

The N Y C delegation quietly boarded the awaiting AIR N Y C Starglider 200. They were bound for the nation of New Sans, a quite long interoceanic flight. The conflict in Neoma was still simmering, but they felt it was important to let the world know the atrocities going on there. It might, they feared, be a little difficult; SLI Sector had been doing their best to convince nations that the coalition was at fault just to draw attention away from their own despotic government...hippocrites.
In their briefcases were file upon file of testimony just taken from peacekeepers on the ground, as well as sattalite data, intelligence analises and, they hoped, the key to bringing the Neoman Government to justice.

The N Y C delegation quietly boarded the awaiting AIR N Y C Starglider 200. They were bound for the nation of New Sans, a quite long interoceanic flight. The conflict in Neoma was still simmering, but they felt it was important to let the world know the atrocities going on there. It might, they feared, be a little difficult; SLI Sector had been doing their best to convince nations that the coalition was at fault just to draw attention away from their own despotic government...hippocrites.
In their briefcases were file upon file of testimony just taken from peacekeepers on the ground, as well as sattalite data, intelligence analises and, they hoped, the key to bringing the Neoman Government to justice.

The run way was a mess, due to the fact that a big operation was going to be under way in a couple of hours. Joshua "The Nine Lives" Derrit and Grand Ruler Varlens son Varlen II were selected to represent Neomas case to this un lawful tribunal.

Varlen II looked at Joshua "Do you think this will take long?"

Joshua sighed Little and shrugged "These warmongers are really relentless in there attempts,"

Varlen II Looked be hind them, The documents presenting the Neoman case were being loaded. "I dont trust them Joshua,"

Joshua smiled at Varlen II "Me neither, We must go now sir,"

Joshua and Valren boarded the C-130 and began there take off procedures.

As the day went past, the Habardian delegation it would not get there in time. Trouble in the Capital had delayed them and the airplane pilot did not seem to be in a hurry to arrive anywhere.

Just as the Master Lawman Sir Charles Abbey, Second Viscount Whitfield, was losing his patience, however, the co-pilot arrived at the cabin to announce them of their arrival.

Thus the designated Judge from Habardia arrived at the trial. He had been studying the case, and although he had an idea of what had happened, he was determined not to make up his mind until due time.

After all, he was no rookie in the War Courts, having been the presiding jusdge in the case of the alleged Njorrian crimes-of-war against the Celtic Chieftaindoms. The reason he was sent to this trial was precisely because the Duke had full trust in him and was sure Sir Charles would not fail to act according to justice.

Government Release

We thank all nations for allowing us to host this tribunal. We request that all parties involved land at the New Sans international airportin our capital of Sansia, and from there you will be escorted to the location where the tribunal will be held.

Sincerely,

High Councilman Mĕane
The People's Republic of New Sans

OOC: for all intensive purposes this (http://www.peo.gov.au/images/homework/senfloor.jpg) will be the main room for the tribunal.

The C-130 flew along the New Sans airspace

"This is the Neoman representatives we wish to enter your air space, we are not like what those warmongering pigs that entered our borders without our permission,"

Varlen II set the comm. down and walked out of the cockpit. He went to cargo hold and sat down next to Joshua.

"I hate these planes," Varlen II looked at Joshua

"Yea, but we need all the transport planes at home for the oncoming operation,"

Varlen II nodded lightly, "Are they in position?"

Joshua looked at him blankly for a moment. "Not yet but they will be,"

OOC: Ataroa= my puppet. Accidentally posted as them. sorry.

Assatru Foreign Ministry to Tribunal council:

We request that the two representative from Neoma be under watch because of their nation's violation of the DMZ and peace treaty and believed intentions of committing more genocide, and at the very lease starting up the war between the coalition and the Neoman forces.

Threatening peacekeepers is a dangerous offence, and if any peacekeepers are killed we would like charges against Neoma brought up after it has been decided that they have committed genocide or not.

Assatru Foreign Ministry to Tribunal council:

We request that the two representative from Neoma be under watch because of their nation's violation of the DMZ and peace treaty and believed intentions of committing more genocide, and at the very lease starting up the war between the coalition and the Neoman forces.

Threatening peacekeepers is a dangerous offence, and if any peacekeepers are killed we would like charges against Neoma brought up after it has been decided that they have committed genocide or not.
As for what I am concerned, said Sir Charles, Neoma has not been convicted of anything, and placing an unequal burden on their emissaries would be a violation of the neutrality of this Court.

Tribunal Member: Lady Justice Galdria

I agree with my learned colleague, neither Neoma's current political actions nor their alleged violations of peace treaties are concerns of this tribunal, but are outside our jurisdiction. The only thing that may concern us are claims of atrocities and genocide, and as for those they have as yet been unproven.

Furthermore, it is not the purpose of this tribunal to convict anyone of anything, but merely to gather information on the conduct of the war. Therefore, the Neoman representatives may not be put under watch.

Lady Justice Galdria
on leave from the High Supreme Court of Xirnium

The C-130 flew along the New Sans airspace

"This is the Neoman representatives we wish to enter your air space, we are not like what those warmongering pigs that entered our borders without our permission,"



This is New Sans Air Traffic control you are cleared to enter New Sans air space. Procede to Sansia for the conference, over and out.

The Cessna Citation X bearing Ackerenian colors of royal blue and "blood eagle" red was over the New Sansian aiport.

This is Capt. B.J. Steele of Ackernia 6, requesting for permission to land.

The N Y C jet smoothly glided to a halt and the passengers, along with a security detail, moved out onto the concourse. Sitting down, they waited for theur New Sansian escorts.

New Sans Airport
The C-130 skidded to a halt on the runway. A black and white two headed bird was clearly displayed on the side. As the doors opened, two massive soldiers dressed in full dress uniform of black and white exited the plane and began down the steps. Directly behind them, stood a regal looking old man, late 50s. He wore the traditional dress uniform of Rilloras, along with all the medals and awards. He stepped down and the guards took up defensive positions around him. He approached the terminal.

OOC bump, I really hope this RP event is good. I pay much attention to it...

"Well", said Sir Charles to his page, a young boy not a month over sixteen, sent to him by his noble family to be trained in the art of Law, "now all left is to wait for the reception party to arrive and we can get on our way."

"Yes sir." said the lad, unable to utter much more, as he was still awed by the surroundings, so different from the green fields and frozen lakes of his native Habardian land.

OOC: Sorry for the delay, I'll be catching up now.

The Cessna Citation X bearing Ackerenian colors of royal blue and "blood eagle" red was over the New Sansian aiport.

This is Capt. B.J. Steele of Ackernia 6, requesting for permission to land.

This is New Sans Air Traffic control you are cleared to land on runway 3, an escort will be awaiting you there.

The N Y C jet smoothly glided to a halt and the passengers, along with a security detail, moved out onto the concourse. Sitting down, they waited for theur New Sansian escorts.

Apparently the N Y C delegation had arrived. Their escort happened to be a few moments late due to a lapse in communication. The black limousine pulled up to the runway. It rolled to a stop a few feet away from the N Y C delegation and a sharply dressed middle aged man stepped out of the side door.

“Hello, my name is Jonathan and I am your guide to the tribunal. If you would please step into the limousine we can head to the tribunal and begin.”

The N Y C delegation piled into the awaiting limousine. As they sped off into the streets of New Sans, they remarked to Jonathan how tidy and colorful the capital appeared.

New Sans Airport
The C-130 skidded to a halt on the runway. A black and white two headed bird was clearly displayed on the side. As the doors opened, two massive soldiers dressed in full dress uniform of black and white exited the plane and began down the steps. Directly behind them, stood a regal looking old man, late 50s. He wore the traditional dress uniform of Rilloras, along with all the medals and awards. He stepped down and the guards took up defensive positions around him. He approached the terminal.

In front of the terminal was a black limousine with the insignia of The People's Republic displayed on the side. Out of the limousine stepped a young man, in his early twenties.

"Hello sirs, if you would please step this way and into the limousine we can get on the way to the the designated site of the tribunal."

"Sire, when will they come for us?" remarked the page, in the characteristic impatience of youth.

"Now calm down, lad.", replied Sir Charles, "can you not be still one moment? What would your father say, if he saw you acting like some peasant's son, full of impatience?"

"Sorry, sire. I will try to keep composure from now on."

"Good boy, Terry. Now where are they, I wonder..."

The boy looked up at the old man and a smile twisted his lips.

OOC: And just as I was about to finish the post using your first arival post. :p Just goes to show allways good to hit the preview button.

"Sire, when will they come for us?" remarked the page, in the characteristic impatience of youth.

"Now calm down, lad.", replied Sir Charles, "can you not be still one moment? What would your father say, if he saw you acting like some peasant's son, full of impatience?"

"Sorry, sire. I will try to keep composure from now on."

"Good boy, Terry. Now where are they, I wonder..."

The boy looked up at the old man and a smile twisted his lips.

A white limo pulled into view. It pulled to a shiort stop near the delegation, a and shortly after a middle aged woman appeared from the inside of the limousine.

"Hello, I am your guide to our nation. If you would please step into the limousine we could head to the site of the tribunal, and get it under way.

OOC: And just as I was about to finish the post using your first arival post. :p Just goes to show allways good to hit the preview button.



A white limo pulled into view. It pulled to a shiort stop near the delegation, a and shortly after a middle aged woman appeared from the inside of the limousine.

"Hello, I am your guide to our nation. If you would please step into the limousine we could head to the site of the tribunal, and get it under way.
"Thank you, goodman". said Sir Charles, then turning to his page, his voice grew sterner, "Well, Terry, will you move, or do you plan on staying here for the whole trial?"

"Oh, sorry sire, I was distracted". The boy did not want to admit that it was the strange dress and speech of the woman which surprised him. He had bragged to all the children in his master's castle of how much he knew about other nations, and that he got to travel with the judge. Finding himself shocked at foreign people was like a slap to his dignity.

After a bit of shuffling about and exchanging of luggage from hand to hand, the Habardian delegacy entered the limo and was finally on its way to the trial. To the old judge this was the eginning of a period of hard labour; for the page it was the holiday of his life.

The C130 that carried the Neoman Delegation slowly touched down and came to a halt.

The large back door opened and a group of Neoman Vanguard piled out they were all dressed in black and carried P90s.

When they confirmed it was clear Varlen II and Joshua walked out, Joshua had a cigar in his mouth and the smoke raised wistfully after a long drag.

Varlen II stood there quietly and waited, he looked back and his men were starting to unload documents vital to Neomas defense.

The C130 that carried the Neoman Delegation slowly touched down and came to a halt.

The large back door opened and a group of Neoman Vanguard piled out they were all dressed in black and carried P90s.

When they confirmed it was clear Varlen II and Joshua walked out, Joshua had a cigar in his mouth and the smoke raised wistfully after a long drag.

Varlen II stood there quietly and waited, he looked back and his men were starting to unload documents vital to Neomas defense.

A black stretched limo, and a couple of black jeeps pulled up to the C130. An older man with grey hair, and dressed in military attire steps out of the limo.

"Greetings gentlemen, we have provided extra transportation if the limo is unable to acommidate everyone. From here we shall be traveling to the tribunal's destination."

A private boeing 747 glides towards the capitol of New Sans.

"This is your captain speaking. We will be ariving in New Sans within the hour. We will be requesting clearance as soon as we get in radio range."

Ralph stared nervously out the window of the plane. "You'd think that after being in the government I'd get a cushy desk job. Stewardess can you bring me a wiskey on the rocks please."

A black stretched limo, and a couple of black jeeps pulled up to the C130. An older man with grey hair, and dressed in military attire steps out of the limo.

"Greetings gentlemen, we have provided extra transportation if the limo is unable to accommodate everyone. From here we shall be traveling to the tribunal's destination."

The group of 6 Vanguard descended on the limo checking underneath, and in the trunk. One of the Guard looked at Varlen II "Its clear sir,"

Varlen II and Joshua looked at each other then they piled into the limo with as many Vanguard as could fit comfortably.

Valren II looked back at the older man, "Thank you for hosting this tribunal, These men are here for my protection, I hope this will not be a problem,"

The group of 6 Vanguard descended on the limo checking underneath, and in the trunk. One of the Guard looked at Varlen II "Its clear sir,"

Varlen II and Joshua looked at each other then they piled into the limo with as many Vanguard as could fit comfortably.

Valren II looked back at the older man, "Thank you for hosting this tribunal, These men are here for my protection, I hope this will not be a problem,"

"Not at all, had you not brought them we would have provided some of our finest bodygaurds for you. With so many nations seeing a target on your nation we would be terrible ignorant to not provide protection." The older man said while smirking.

"Not at all, had you not brought them we would have provided some of our finest bodygaurds for you. With so many nations seeing a target on your nation we would be terrible ignorant to not provide protection." The older man said while smirking.

Varlen II looked at the older man "So who exactly are the judges, and who is speaking on behalf of the War mongering coalition that sought to destroy my fathers country?"

Joshua reached into his coat pocket and drew another Cigar and held it out to the Older man "The finest in all of Neoma. What is you name,"

Varlen II looked at the older man "So who exactly are the judges, and who is speaking on behalf of the War mongering coalition that sought to destroy my fathers country?"

Joshua reached into his coat pocket and drew another Cigar and held it out to the Older man "The finest in all of Neoma. What is you name,"

"We are unaware at this time of all the judges who will be attending, but a formal introduction will be done, so there is no need to worry about that. And the nation of N Y C has been chose by this "coalition", and mind you I use that term losely to represent their case against you. As for myself I am Renard Swazt, appointed as the chief organizer of this event. And thank you for the cigar."

The old man held the cigar up to his nose, letting the aroma waft into his nostrils. His hand went to his coat pocket and produced a cerimonial lighter, which quickly was used to light his cigar.

"Need a light?"

"We are unaware at this time of all the judges who will be attending, but a formal introduction will be done, so there is no need to worry about that. And the nation of N Y C has been chose by this "coalition", and mind you I use that term losely to represent their case against you. As for myself I am Renard Swazt, appointed as the chief organizer of this event. And thank you for the cigar."

The old man held the cigar up to his nose, letting the aroma waft into his nostrils. His hand went to his coat pocket and produced a ceremonial lighter, which quickly was used to light his cigar.

"Need a light?"

Joshua took the lighter and lit another cigar, "Will our Guards be allowed in the tribunal room? Also i must admit, many Neomans are seeing this as putting our religion on trial and frankly there pissed about it, but i can read in between the lines."

Joshua took a long drag and let the smoke fill his lungs and made a small smoke circle.

Joshua looked back at Renard handing him back his lighter. "I'm not much for these tribunals, but it was my order to fire upon the invaders, so i am here to give my version of what happened and why i gave the order to fire. Fun right?"

Joshua took the lighter and lit another cigar, "Will our Guards be allowed in the tribunal room? Also i must admit, many Neomans are seeing this as putting our religion on trial and frankly there pissed about it, but i can read in between the lines."

Joshua took a long drag and let the smoke fill his lungs and made a small smoke circle.

Joshua looked back at Renard handing him back his lighter. "I'm not much for these tribunals, but it was my order to fire upon the invaders, so i am here to give my version of what happened and why i gave the order to fire. Fun right?"

"Your gaurds will be allowed in, however as with the gaurds attending from other nations they will have to leave their weapons outside of the conferance room with our security staff." He said taking a puff from his cigar. "And I doubt there will be any question into the matter of who fired first, I know at least any nation sends troops here without our consent will get hell."

New Sans airport
"Excellent." replied the Field Marshal.
The bodyguards opened the door of the black limousine for the Rillorian delegate and climbed in after him. They waited for the limousine to start moving.
"This is going to be a long trial." mummered Terim as he leant back in his seat.

The Cessna made its decent to land. As The Ackerenian Attorney General stepped off the plane, she knew of the long and ardious process of judging as well as the wait for the people of New Sans to come.

The Cessna made its decent to land. As The Ackerenian Attorney General stepped off the plane, she knew of the long and ardious process of judging as well as the wait for the people of New Sans to come.

A black limo pulled up to the plane. After comming to a stop short of the plane, an elderly gentleman emerged from the side of the limo.

"If you would step inside please we can get moving."

Thank you. We are glad to be within New Sans..., said Trisha Hevinway. Have any of the other delegations arrived?

bump.

bump.

OOC: Yeah...i hope this gets started soon....:rolleyes:

[OCC: I hope it's ok if we fast forward to the actual hearing?]

Lady Justice Galdria sighed a little, why is it that one universal attribute that nearly all legal systems have in common is a propensity to waste time in bureaucratic red tape?

‘If my learned colleagues are ready I suggest we get started with the tribunal session,’ she said, a hint of impatience showing in her voice. ‘Which party was going to be first to provide evidence to the panel?’

[OCC: I hope it's ok if we fast forward to the actual hearing?]

Lady Justice Galdria sighed a little, why is it that one universal attribute that nearly all legal systems have in common is a propensity to waste time in bureaucratic red tape?

‘If my learned colleagues are ready I suggest we get started with the tribunal session,’ she said, a hint of impatience showing in her voice. ‘Which party was going to be first to provide evidence to the panel?’
"I'd say", responded Sir Charles, "that Justice is more slow than blind. But moving on, I would suggest the Coalition present evidence first, as they were the first to conduct hostilities."

Several limousines pulled up to the former senate building of the New Sans government. After it had been abandoned due to an unfortunate accident due to a water heater, and a fondue pot the building had seen better days. Luckily having seen the need for a spacious site for this tribunal it had been restored, and was now looking even better then its glory days.

Renard Swazt stepped from his limousine, and approached the front steps of the building as several armed Sansian gaurds emerged from the building. “Welcome all, I am Judge Renard Swazt, representative of The People’s Republic, and organizer of this event. Some members of this tribunal have already arrived and unfortunately we are still waiting on a few members, but hopefully they will arrive soon. Until that time we will show you all to your accommodations while we wait for the remaining members.

"I'd say", responded Sir Charles, "that Justice is more slow than blind. But moving on, I would suggest the Coalition present evidence first, as they were the first to conduct hostilities."

Two young men accompanied by three gaurds each enter the main chambers. "Sirs unfortunately we are waiting for a few members of the tribunal to arrive. Most have, but a few have not so for now we shall accompany you to your accommodations for now."

OOC: We'll give a bit more time for Economic Associates, Isle of Sky, and Gruenburg to get here since two already have posts in the tread, but otherwise we should be able to get started shortly.

OOC I can just send them TGs to reming them, if you want...

OOC I can just send them TGs to reming them, if you want...

That would be nice.

That would be nice.
sent.

Trisha Hevinway sat in her seat, and began with the formal greeting Good evening, I am Patricia Hevinway, Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Ackerenia. It would be most wise to get this trial underway...

Trisha Hevinway sat in her seat, and began with the formal greeting Good evening, I am Patricia Hevinway, Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Ackerenia. It would be most wise to get this trial underway...

OOC: For right now I've actually just let my gaurds show everyone who arrived to thier quarters for now. No one to really speak to right now. :p If we don't get responses by tomorrow I say we get this thing underway.

New Sans International Aircontrol Center

A young man watching the moniters noticed a tiny blip on the radar. It appeared to be a plane most likely from one of the other nations comming to the tribunal.

"This is New Sans Aircontrol, you are cleared to enter Sansian airspace, head to Sansia airport for pickup."

New Sans International Aircontrol Center

A young man watching the moniters noticed a tiny blip on the radar. It appeared to be a plane most likely from one of the other nations comming to the tribunal.

"This is New Sans Aircontrol, you are cleared to enter Sansian airspace, head to Sansia airport for pickup."

This is your Captain Speaking, we have been cleared to land. Please put all trays in the upright position and buckle all seatbelts. Thank you for flying Delta Airlines and have a nice day.

The driver of the limo parked his car. The delegation from Economic Associates had arrived. A young man stepped from the limo.

"We are honored to see our friends from Economic Assosiates decided to join this tribunal with us. If you would please step into the limo we can get moving."

The driver of the limo parked his car. The delegation from Economic Associates had arrived. A young man stepped from the limo.

"We are honored to see our friends from Economic Assosiates decided to join this tribunal with us. If you would please step into the limo we can get moving."

A small group of five people approached the limo. A large man in a buisness suit adressed the driver.

"Thank you for providing the transportation to the area where we will be staying" said Justice Raimes. "These four men will be acting as my bodyguards while I am in this country and I hope this is acceptable" said Raimes pointing to 4 armed men in black suits and dark sunglasses. "Also I have a list of provisions I will be requiring so my private chef will be able to prepare my meals." "I hope you can accomidate me on this request" Raimes blurts out as he takes a bite into an apple he was carrying.

It appeared things would be getting underway very shortly. The delegation from Economic Assosiates had arrived and the provisions he requested would be met in regards to his chef, and he had arrived safely at the tribunal's location.

Renard Swazt walked up to the security checkpoint and pressed a small button connected to the intercom system, "Esteemed guests, if you would be kind enough to head to the main chamber we can begin this matter. I ask all of you with guards to have them turn over their weapons to the security checkpoints at the enterance to the chamber." He looked at one of the four guards manning the checkpoint and gave a quick nod to the man dressed in military attire.

With this done he let out a small sigh and headed through the pine doors and into the chamber. Taking a seat he looked around for a moment and examining the other guards holding their weapons, while thinking to himself that it was to bad they would have to start without a few nations, but if they had intended to take this event seriously they probably would have been here already.

Two Van Guard walked threw the door, They took a quick look around and sent for Varlen II and Joshua.

Valren II and Joshua walked into the room accompanied by four other van guard.

Valren II and Joshua noticed that Renard Swazt was already sitting.

Valren II and Joshua sat down, and Joshua pulled two cigars from his coat pocket, he put one in his mouth and lit it he also held the other one up looking at Renard Swazt who had seemed to enjoy the cigar before.

Trisha took her seat, and let out a slight wince as she shifted in the awkward chair. Before her, in the military clad uniform stood a man of unique stature. She was sure that before her was the long and ardious offensive upon an innocent or guilty man. She now hoped that her colleagues would put down personal vendettas and vendiction, and that justice would be served to those responsible.

Lady Justice Galdria sighed, readjusting her glasses as she looking over the packed room. 'Very well, it seems that we are indeed finally ready to begin with these proceedings. The bench calls on the Coalition to produce its evidence to this tribunal,' Lady Galdria said.

The Justice rearranged some papers in front of her, waiting to see what the Coalition had to offer.

"Thank you" Renard said taking the cigar from the neoman delegate's hand, pulling a lighter from his coat pocket and lighting it. "I agree that we should hear what evidence the coalition can produce in this matter." he said while taking a puff from the cigar.

OOC well this is ri-God Damn-diculous

OOC: Actually, it isn't.

Since the trial is held up, trying to decide who or what happened, there is no real conclusion of genocide really did happen or not.

Plus, the Colation that attacked your nation withdrawn, deciding to wait until after the trial is concluded.

Since the trial proceddings will never finish, your nation has surivied this attempt at getting taken over. The crime of killing civilans has not been avenged. Your nation is no longer destroyed. The dog pile has disappered. This trial was my plan in the first place, by having the trial be tied up, waiting for others to arrive, the war ended.

You won. Because of my help.

OOC: Actually, it isn't.

Since the trial is held up, trying to decide who or what happened, there is no real conclusion of genocide really did happen or not.

Plus, the Colation that attacked your nation withdrawn, deciding to wait until after the trial is concluded.

Since the trial proceddings will never finish, your nation has surivied this attempt at getting taken over. The crime of killing civilans has not been avenged. Your nation is no longer destroyed. The dog pile has disappered. This trial was my plan in the first place, by having the trial be tied up, waiting for others to arrive, the war ended.

You won. Because of my help.
This is damning evidence, I'd say. Here SLI Sector is actively accusing Neoma of killing civilians, even if he doesn't mean to.

OOC: Actually, it isn't.

Since the trial is held up, trying to decide who or what happened, there is no real conclusion of genocide really did happen or not.

Plus, the Colation that attacked your nation withdrawn, deciding to wait until after the trial is concluded.

Since the trial proceddings will never finish, your nation has surivied this attempt at getting taken over. The crime of killing civilans has not been avenged. Your nation is no longer destroyed. The dog pile has disappered. This trial was my plan in the first place, by having the trial be tied up, waiting for others to arrive, the war ended.

You won. Because of my help.
OOC Brilliant.

OOC Brilliant.

OOC: *bows* Thank you, thank you.

Hopefully, it would be ironic that Neoma get aquitted of the charges and the Colation charged with genocide, but of course, that is but a pipe dream. I'm very sorry if this upseted anyone or such, but I am rping as an evil nation, and the way for evil to trimpuh is for good men to do nothing.

But, note: You don't know I'm evil. That's just OOC info.

OOC: *bows* Thank you, thank you.

Hopefully, it would be ironic that Neoma get aquitted of the charges and the Colation charged with genocide, but of course, that is but a pipe dream. I'm very sorry if this upseted anyone or such, but I am rping as an evil nation, and the way for evil to trimpuh is for good men to do nothing.

But, note: You don't know I'm evil. That's just OOC info.

OOC: Well I was planning on having something happen (bomb, sniper maybe, ect). I was intending to use that as a see what breaching soverignty does excuse and side with neoma in the matter, but ohhh well.

OOC: Well I was planning on having something happen (bomb, sniper maybe, ect). I was intending to use that as a see what breaching soverignty does excuse and side with neoma in the matter, but ohhh well.

OOC: Why not? You can still get this trial going and upset my plans to aquit Neoma! :)

Lady Justice Galdria’s eyes narrowed with annoyance as she looked over the silent people in the packed courtroom. ‘If the Coalition has no evidence to back its claim of alleged genocide perpetrated by the Neomans then this tribunal will be forced to rule that there is no indication that Neoma has done anything wrong,’ she said calmly. ‘In that case we can move right along to the claim of Coalition warcrimes.

'Be warned, however,’ and at her voice took a dangerous tone, ‘do not waste any more of this tribunal’s time. I do not think that I would be incorrect in stating that the patience of my learned colleagues and I grows thin.’

The N Y C lawyer, the eminent Francisco al-Mandhir, approached the judges. "My apologies, we were having some trouble getting our files to download. I am now ready to proceed.
Esteemed ladies and gentlemen, this is the truth, no matter how much Neoma can twist it: Mass genocide was perpetrated in their nation. The government archeives of N Y C are filled to bursting with evidence. We have spy photos, audio intercepts and, prehaps most damning of all, a survivor of these atrocities. For, we have been unable to return the injured girl we found on the beach to her parents and, if allowed, we would like her to testify. Mark my words: justice will prevail.

The N Y C lawyer, the eminent Francisco al-Mandhir, approached the judges. "My apologies, we were having some trouble getting our files to download. I am now ready to proceed.
Esteemed ladies and gentlemen, this is the truth, no matter how much Neoma can twist it: Mass genocide was perpetrated in their nation. The government archeives of N Y C are filled to bursting with evidence. We have spy photos, audio intercepts and, prehaps most damning of all, a survivor of these atrocities. For, we have been unable to return the injured girl we found on the beach to her parents and, if allowed, we would like her to testify. Mark my words: justice will prevail.

OOC I'm guessing this is the opening statements?

Varlen sighed lightly and stood and faced the judges.

"This is awkward, First off we have the coalition -Raises his hand to the Coalition members that were present- We also have the Evil men of Neoma -Points to him self and Joshua-. In the same room, not killing one another." He gave a cold evil star at the coalition members.

"Now, Neoma a country that is massive compared to these individual nations, and Neoma and her allies could have walked all over this so called Coalition, but we didn't. Yes, Neomas Grand Ruler, My father did find it necessary to snuff out the lives of many individuals on that day, but we are going to show you that his actions were necessary even if they were extreme. we are going to show that the war! Was started by the Warmongering coalition not Neoma! Thank You,"

Varlen turned walked back to his seat and took a cigar from Joshua he lit it and puffed slowly letting the tobacco out through his nose.

ooc okay, why is it that i feel I'm the only one taking this thing seriously...



Varlen II sat quietly for what felt like forever.

Suddenly Joshua pounded his fist on the desk and stood up.

"I'm a high ranking military officer! I'm trained to bring death to the enemy, not sitting here waiting for some cross eyed lawyer to have the balls to get up and say something!"

Varlen II stood and faced Joshua "Sit down Admiral, you are out of line."

Joshua looked down and sighed, he sat down and looked away.

Varlen II looked at the judges, "I'm not going to waste my time anymore, if this trail doesn't proceed in 30 minutes I'm going to walk out of here. And I'm going to tell my father of the insolence that took place here, You never know..." Varlen II looks at the lawyer from N Y C "He might even see it as an insult and continue the war."

ooc okay, why is it that i feel I'm the only one taking this thing seriously...

OOC: Meh it's not like the tribunal can do much without the coalition of "good" side presenting their case first.

The Coalition laywer approached the stand, laden with charts, diagrams, and pictures. For the next 45 minutes, he showed the jury picture after disturbing picture: Bedraggled, hollow-eyed victims, concentration camps photographed by spy sattelite, injuries sustained by the rescued little girl...the list went on.
Next he presented documantation of the destruction that had occured; several photographs of houses of worship being lit ablaze. He also played videotape of the Neoman army threatening to kill all the peacekeepers, and moments later actually occupying the beach the peacekeepers had just escaped with their lives. It was almost unbarable to observe the lawer meticulously describing each bit of evidence, each horrifying photograph.
Finally, he was ready to call his only witness of the day, the little nameless girl who had seen everything, the key to bringing the Neoman government to justice, once and for all.
"I call the Neoman child in coalition custody to the stand"
OOC: Should I RP her response, or should someone else do it?

"I call the Neoman child in coalition custody to the stand"

'Very well, I wish to also interrogate the witness personally,' said Lady Justice Galdria in a stern voice, there had been a vast amount of information to take in today. 'As this is not a court of law, but a fact-finding tribunal, it is appropriate that my esteemed colleagues and I adopt a more inquisitorial role, though I admit that such a system is unfamiliar to a Common Law judge such as myself,’ said Lady Justice Galdria.

‘Bring the child forward.’

[OCC: Feel free to rp the witness. To clarify, I'm not saying that the Coalition lawyers shouldn't of course question the witness as well, it's just that my judge ask questions also]

Renard was a tiny bit annoyed. The coalition hadn't been exactly expedient in their presentation of evidence, and now he was having the Neoman delegate voice his disaproval. However the proceding had finally managed to get underway, and the N Y C delegate finally gotten to the point. He presented evidence no doubt, but that evidences credibility was still a whole other matter. Now apparently there was a small child being from Neoma being called to testify.

"I have just one question before we hear her side of this. What if any verification do you have that this girl is indeed from the nation of Neoma?"

"The girl is definiely Neoman. She was found by peacekeepers on a Neoman beach and speaks perfect Neoman and nothing else. So, if I may continue?"
The girl was brought forward, looking better than she had previously. Her injuries was mostly healed, although there were still slight bruises on her arms and cheeks, and she had the slightest of limps. Her eyes, twin amber pools, pierced everyone she glanced at. Her face was vacant, as if dreaming, and as she ambled up to the stand Francisco wondered if she knew the importance of her testimony.
Disregarding the thought, the lawyer began his questioning once an oath was taken. A translator was called up, and he made a point of notifying everyone the translator was not associated with any nation involved in the conflict.
"Sweetheart, could you tell the court your name"
"Isabel" came the translated answer.
"And your nationality?"
" Neoman" the girl said clearly enough, her voice cracking.
"Dear, could you please tell the court exactly why you were lying hungy and injured on a beach seperated from your parents?"
The girl's answer came in pieces as she struggle to fight back the enormous tears welling in her eyes.
"When all the yelling and shooting began, my family was in the church praying. The soldiers, they came in and started destroying everything and shot my father. My mother ran with me towards the back door, but she screamed and fell down and I kept running. I looked back and the church was in flames, and the soldiers were yelling about the government wanting them to destroy the non-coordist scum. I hid inside an abandoned building, but I knew I wasn't safe. Some rubble fell on me and bruised my body. I ran to the beach, because I heard there were ships there to save us. I got hurt again because I tripped on bodies in the street, so it took me a long time, but I got there. I saw bombs explode out to sea but didn't see anyone. I hid in the grass of a sandune for a while and then I heard someone calling out in Neoman they were there to help. The person had a bad accent, so I knew it couldn't be soldiers. I was really confused and weak and bloody but I got up and walked towards them. I went to a medical tent and they started helping me and gave me some medicine and when I woke up I was aboard a ship and, and, my mommy, wasn't there and..." She couldn't hold any more, and started bawling.
"Thanks honey, that's it. So, esteemed ladies and gentlemen, there you have it. This innocent child had seen her entire community killed and destroyed by the horrible actions of the Neoman government. I turn her over to you Lady Justice Galdria."
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"Wait one moment, you expect us to believe that the only verification we need to tell this girl is Neoman is that you say the peacekeepers found her, and that she speaks the language? I at least expect some more credible verification to believe that this girl's testimony." Renard said.

'The tribunal will wish to interview the Coalition soldiers that recovered the witness and those that processed her, of course. We will also expect you to hand over the original documents pertaining to her capture. That should go some way to determining the veracity of the witness' testimony,’ Lady Justice Galdria said to the Coalition lawyer, her voice losing none of its sternness.

‘Okay, Isabel,’ she continued, turning to the child, her voice suddenly softening, ‘I’m going to ask you several questions. You’ve nothing to fear from either me or anyone else on this bench,’ she said, gesturing to the others next to her.

The Xirniumite jurist asked the girl’s name and age, preliminary questions aimed at putting her at ease. ‘Are you aware of the distinction between truth and lies, Isabel?’ the Justice asked.

‘Yes, ma’am,’ said the child.

‘Splendid, and which one will you tell?’ asked the Justice, ignoring the fact that she had not been addressed as “my Lady”. She is, after all, only a child.

Isabel’s answered, ‘the truth, ma’am.’

‘Very well. I’d like you to focus on the moment when the soldiers entered the church,' explained the Lady Justice. 'I’d like you to think very hard and tell me exactly what was said, what they did. Had your family ever been harassed by government personnel before this date?’

Varlen II stood quietly "My lady, The Neoman Delegation wishes to dismiss this witness and the pictures." Varlen II licked his lips and continued. "We wish the witness to be dismissed because she has been in the coalition hands for some time now, How are we to know if they have contaminated the witness with what they want her to say. Also with a child this young we wish to point out that studies have show that they are easily corrupted because there mind does not have the capability yet to fully decide on events, thus it can be easily tampered with."

Varlen II looked at a piece of paper and moved on.

"Like i said i want the pictures to be dismissed. The prosecution has not disclosed any of these pictures to us and have surprised us with this information, and if memories serves my correct they cannot do that. Thank you, Sorry for interrupting you."

The N Y C lawer abruptly stood. "This girl has been in the care of a third party caretaker hired by our government's department of human services. Are you suggesting, sir," his eyes narrowing, "that our government brainwashes children in our care? You who don't want us to show any pictures that display the grisly reality? You'd like that, wouldn't you? But this trial was set up to and WILL display the truth, wether your despot likes it or not!"

The N Y C lawer abruptly stood. "This girl has been in the care of a third party caretaker hired by our government's department of human services. Are you suggesting, sir," his eyes narrowing, "that our government brainwashes children in our care? You who don't want us to show any pictures that display the grisly reality? You'd like that, wouldn't you? But this trial was set up to and WILL display the truth, wether your despot likes it or not!"

"One question, how can you say this girl was in a third party caretaker when your government was the one to hire them? Surely an international agency or another nation who wasn't involved could be considered a third party, but to be the ones to hire someone to do it doesn't seem to say third party. How can we know the party hired by you doesn't have a vested interest in this. Surely you wouldn't have needed to hire someone for this?"

The prosecution has not disclosed any of these pictures to us and have surprised us with this information, and if memories serves my correct they cannot do that.

‘In a Court of law that would be correct,' answered the Xirniumite jurist, readjusting her glasses, 'but this is not a Court of any description, rather it is a fact-finding tribunal. As such, the tribunal has certain non-juridical powers and traditional evidentiary procedures can be relaxed in ways they could not in a typical litigation. One might perhaps argue that with the softening of procedural guidelines there is a danger that natural justice may be denied, but then again we aren’t looking for "justice", are we, we are looking for the truth. I will suggest to my learned colleagues that we admit the evidence in question, noting, of course, your valid objections towards it,’ she said, nodding to the Neoman counsel.

‘Your objections to the child’s testimony are also duly noted, and I must reiterate my request that the Coalition provide the relevant documents to the tribunal regarding her capture and holding in Coalition custody. They will be considered in evaluating the credibility of the witness. I suggest that the Neoman party be allowed to cross-examine the witness,’ the Lady Justice continued.

You'd like that, wouldn't you? But this trial was set up to and WILL display the truth, wether your despot likes it or not!

‘That is quite enough, Mr al-Mandhir,’ Lady Justice Galdria said, evidently displeased at the momentary outburst. ‘Let me remind you that this is not a trial of any description, and let me warn you to moderate your conduct before this august tribunal. Antics will not be tolerated here.’

‘Now, so far, you have expended considerably energy aimed at proving the physical component of the crime of genocide, the actus reas. International law defines this as act as either killing members of a national, ethnic, racial or religious group, causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of that group, deliberately inflicting on that group's conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part, imposing measures intended to prevent births within that group or forcibly transferring children of the group to another group. Your party has voiced that there is sufficient evidence to suggest, beyond reasonable doubt, that the actus reas for genocide was satisfied by the occurance of both the first and second examples, and it is up to this tribunal to determine if that was indeed the case,’ the Lady Justice explained.

‘What you have not yet done, however' Lady Justice Galdria continued, 'is argue the mens rea, the “guilty mind”. Like all major crimes, genocide requires a certain intention, a certain "moral culpability" brought about by intentionally commiting the act. What is the mens rea for genocide? You need to show that the the Neoman government had the intention to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group.’

‘Where is this evidence, Mr al-Mandhir? Where are the documents, the orders, the speeches, the reports? Surely something as systematic as the extermination of all non-Coordists in Neoma must leave a paper trail. Where is it? The alternative is to infer intention from the act, and that is never easy,’ said the Lady Justice sagely.

OOC: What do you expect of me. Can I produce documents ven though there weren't any posted?

that's my puppet, sorry^

OOC: What do you expect of me. Can I produce documents ven though there weren't any posted?

OOC: Well make up what you need. You were the one who wanted to take the case so you need to be prepared for what is asked in regards to it.

[QUOTE=N Y C]You'd like that, wouldn't you?"QUOTE]

Varlen II stood there looking at Mr. al-Mandhir, the man who had just insulted him...

Varlen II felt an urge to tear the mans throat out with his bare hands. But he resisted.

Suddenly one of his Vanguard stood abruptly knocking over his chair. Varlen II knew what he was going to do.

"Sit Down Seargent!... NOW!" Varlen pointed at the Vanguard.

The sergeant seemed startled at Varlen IIs order. "B-But sir he just insulted you."

Varlen Ii felt himself get angry. "Are you disobeying my order? If you are i will have you taken outside and shot under Military Law article 3346 Disobeying a order by the Grand Ruler, or the Grand Rulers heir."

The Vanguard looked startled, He picked up his chair and sat back down.

Valren II turned and faced the judges. "Please forgive my bodyguard, He is still thinking we are at war. He feels very strongly about protecting me and my honor. And to Mr al-Mandhir don't insult me again. I cant control what my men do in their free time."

"I will not be intimidated," al-Mandhir said softly, "Tomorrow I plan to present the documents we have recovered from Neoma, your honors. They should be quite...enlightening."

"I will not be intimidated," al-Mandhir said softly, "Tomorrow I plan to present the documents we have recovered from Neoma, your honors. They should be quite...enlightening."

Varlen II smiled at the man as he started to walk out. He leaned in close to Joshua and whispered "Tell one of the Vanguard to follow him, but don't do anything. I just don't trust him..."

"Yes sir," Joshua turned to one of the Van guard and told him what he wanted done.

Thats my puppet sry...